MIDDLEMARCH SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13268, 27 April 1905, Page 2

MIDDLEMARCH SHOW.

President, Mt W, Moynihan; vice-presidenls --Messrs J. Elliott, 11 R. l[ lmlw M(, jfmucs Tisdall sen.; committee-Messrs /I- J - Hobertson. aen., P. Atkinson, ir i'i OT °-T- T.Vdnll. sen., if. Lrewsell. I). li. Grant. K. Harper, W. li.tTT' 1 ' }' r,lrxkie ' inn-. H. Popliam, ft. i..Hardy. .Tames Gilbert, G. H. Wnhb O ■iMslier. IV. D. Ma lain. IV. Anderson. J. F.liiott! A. Guild, V Cr. Jones', J. K. Browii, .11 irm°" r, i -f" Jfalliewson; treasurer, j[r O. M Donald; secretary, Mr R. Walker.

I ho Strath-Tsiiwi Agricultural ami Pas- ' Society was favMrod with excellent neatner i:; the Parly pari: gf Mondav and a very large attendance, for its fourth* annum .-.io\v. Unfortunately, in Iho nflonionsi a strong nor'-wester sprang up which nlavod liawi: with 11, f! touts and generally' nude tiling iiii«nnforlul)lt\ Tho lii-jli wind did liot. however, seem to dump Dip ardour of °iliiw the visitors or the oftifi,*i 1 . us events were kept in progress 'infil after fi o'clock, ihc president (Mr J J. Moynihan). assisted by Ini mnsl. imminent committee. mid hi* invaluable secretary (Mr K. Walker), did nil in his })o\vor to make llio show n succoss, ami his cfTorls wore not unrewarded. Tho Morning-ton Jirn-:r> .Hand \v:i,s in* attendanco all day, and did not stint, its music. There is, however, 0110 drawback in connection with tho Strath-Taieri show, and Hint is the want of a proper catalogue. Officials, press i'<:pi-csentalivcs, unci tho general public, if they wnnfc information, liavo to v/ado through a large shoot, of pnnor called th" schedule, and then rem) namra off littio cards, in order to try and obtain corrcct. information, whereas a catalogue would not only save Jill this unnecessary trouble, but. would probably bo revenue producing. The difficulty appears lo be. in tho committee accepting entries up lo .such a lata hour a.s it dees, but if it, ;nive early notice of its intention lo publish a ealaiogne and close the entries on a definite date the farmers would soon fall in line. In justice, however, t,o the das stewards it imist bo saill that thoy made the reporter's work as light as poihlil* Owing principally to Hie 'fact that Easier Monday fell on such a late date this year, the entries wore not ;o numerous as lost year, hut 011 the wholo the. exhibits were fully np to tin: average. In shorthorn cattle the principal honours fell to Mr •Fames Tisdall. sou . hut Hie Bull Championship foil to Mr AY. Bennett. Mr AY. D. Mason was tho principal prizetaker in tho Ayrshire class, and, as might have biieu expected, Messrs Murray, Koberls, and Co. carried all before them in the Polled Angus classes. Mr \V. Kirkland's dairy cows called forth very favourable comments from the judge, and the same exhibitor also carried off tho honours in fat eattlo. Tho entries for tho championship in thoroughnieda this year were routined to Legerity and Mariner, New Ileadford, although "being well representee) by his stock, which confpeted for Mr Gately's special prizes, being absent. Air Tisdnll had 110 competition to meet with lii.s trotter Hildago, but the stallion well deserved his first, honours.' The judge was especially well pleased with the weight-carrying backs, and said that the winners would have scored in any show. There was poor competition in the troopers' iioi-se class, but Mr Kirkland's winner was much admired. The dairymen's turnouts were all good, and quite up to town show style. In draughts, Mr D" M'Donald and Air T. I!. Conelly both beat the old stager Hatfield with Herewitrd Saxon nnd North respectively, but in the stock Hatfield scored decisively. His owner (Mr James Tisdall, sen.) practically scooped tho pool in tho draught classes, and all his stock ave sired by tho well-known Hatfield. Ilis best exhibits were Gipsy Queen (a three-year-old filly) and his two-year-old colt, and a whitelegged geiding in the three-year-old class was also greatly admired. Mr Tisdall also won tho first prize for both three and fourhorse farm teams. In merino sheep,' Messrs -Murray, Roberts, and Co, had no opposition, but their stock wiia all good. Some very good Southdown sheep were shown by Mr John M'Lean, from Hyde. Messrs Hurray, Roberts, and Co. were beaten in

the majority of the fat sheep classes by Mr W, Kirklaiu), who had some splendid exhibits panned. Tlio dogs on the whole wero a poor lot. The pigs, although comparatively few, wero nearly all of excellent quality, Sir Kirkland's Berkshire ■ sow and Mr Moynihan's sow and litter especially calling forth commendation from tho judge. The. entries in farm produce wero not nearly So numerous as usual. Miss H. Pligh carried all before her in the butler, a.nd Mrs Ballitigall's homo-mode bread was reckoned by tlio judge to to about one of tlio liest exhibits that he was called to adjudicate upon. The . field roots on tho whole were not as numerous as they should, have been, tho best being undoubtedly the potatoes, the majority of which were excellent specimens. Tlie entries for poultry were neither very numerous nor particularly good, but an exception must bo mado of the turkeys. The Singer Sewing Machine Company had a tent on tho ground under tho charge of Mr MneSymon, ils local agent, exhibiting the different styles of its well-known lriachincrs; also some very attructivo pictures and fancy work executed on tho company's ordinary family machine. There were no implements exhibited, but Messrs Ilordern and White had a good display of vehicles. ' One of tho most noticeitblo was a gig built to order for Mr Moynihan. It had mail patent axles, and steel tyres overlapped to protect tho rims. Another two-wheeler was well set tip on Dennet springs, Sarvcm patent wheels, with half-round tyres; the seat boing neatly finished with turned spindles, and has elbow vests trimmed in claret-coloured leather', and painted bronze-green, with carmine fine lines. The same firm also showed a nice gig. Messrs W. E Reynolds and Co. exhibited samples of their Keston vehicles in the shape of a platform spring cart and a station waggon. These vehicles are specially made in Canada to suit the requirements of this colony,' and look very suitable in all respccta to stand the rough work that might be required from them by the farmers. The high wind oomcwhat marred the intwest in tho, jumping, but the stockmen's race was keenly contested, caused a deal of excitement, am) Mr Docherty well deserved his win. Appended is tho prize list-: —

CATTLE. Judge: Mr D. Sutherland (East Taieri).

Shorthorn bull, any ago. First prize 20s, second 7s Gd. Three entries—W. Bennett, sen., ], James Tisdall 2. Best shorthorn yearling. First prize 20s, second 7s Od. Two entries—Jas. Tisdall, sen., 1 and 2.

Shorthorn cow, three years and over. First prize 20s. second 7s Gil. Six entries—James TVsdall 1 and h c, T. Pugh, son., 2. Shorthorn heifer, two years. First prize 20s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1, W. Kirkland 2. Shorthorn heifer, one year. First prize IDs, second ss. Four entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1, W. Kirkland 2, Champion shorthorn bull—W. Bennett, sen.

Ayrshire bull, any age. First prize 20s, second 7s Gd. One entry—W. D. Mason 1. Ayrshire cow, three years and over. First prize 20s, sccond 7s Gd. Four entries—W. D. Mason 1, It. IT. 'Weston 2. Ayrshire heifer, two years. First nrize 20s. second 7s Gd. One entry—W. Kirkland 1. Polled Annus bull, any age. First prize 20s, scrond 7s Gd. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2.

Polled Angus yearling bull. First priz" 20s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co, 1 ar.d 2.

Polled Angus cow, three years and over. First prize 20s, sccond 7s Gd." Two entriesMurray. Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Polled Angus heifer, two years. First prize 2fls, second 7s G:l. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. ] and 2.

Polled Angus lici'fer, one year. First prize 10s. second ss. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2.

Champion polled Angus bull—Murray, Roberts, and Co.

Cow most suitable for dairy purposes. First n-iz." 20f=. second 10s. third ss. Seven entries— W, Kirkland 1 and 2. W. T). Meson 3. Three cows most snitnbV for dairy nurpnops. First prize 20s, sccond 355. third 7s Gd. Four entries—W, Kirkland 1 and 2, R. H. Weston 2 end 3.

Cottar's cow, not owning more than three cows. First prize 20s, second 10s.' third TVee entries—R Harper 1. 6. Robertson 2. P. R. firnnt 3. i

Two calves, under 12 months, hand-fed, First nrize lOa, cccoml ss. Three entries—W, Crsig 1. TC-irldniid 2.

Two fat hul'ocks. under GSOlb. Fir°t nrizf 20s. R»enrd 7s Od. Three entries—'W, Kirkland 1 and 2.

Two bullocks, any weight. First prize 20s. -eeo-d 7s Od. Two entries—W. Kirkland 1 and

Two fat heifers. First nrize 20s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—A. Cidlen 1. HORSES. TuonouonEiiEDs. Judge; Mr J. Duff (Oamaru). Entire three years or over. First prize 20s. second 10s. Two cutties—H. Martin's Legerity 1, J. Moriarty's Mariner 2. Mare, three years or over. First prize 20s, second 10.5. One entry—W. Kirkland 1. Filly, (wo years or over. First prize 10s, second ss. One entry—W. Moynihan 1. Best foal by Now Ileadford. First prize 20s, second 10?. One entry—W. Kirkland 1. Best crossbred foal by New tfcadford. First prize 20s, second IDs. Four entries—E. Hanson 1, W. Bennett-, jun., 2. Hackneys and Cahkiase. Judge: Mr W. Duff (Oamaru). Entire, three years or over. First prize 20s, second 10s. One entry—J. Tisdall's Hidalgo, by JJcl Paso.

Mare, three years or over, with or without foal. First prize 20s, second 10s. Three entries—W. K.rkland 1, W. D. llason 2. Colt or fillv, two years. First prize 15s, sccond 7s Gd Three entries—M. Jfoynihau 1, W. Kirkland 2.

Colt or filly, one year. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Three entries—W. Kirldand 1, j). liilguur 2.

Weighi-carrving horse up to 14st. First prize 20s, sccond 10s, third ss. Three entries— Murray, Roberts; and Co. 1 and 2, W. Kirkland 3.

Woight-carrying hack'np to list. First prize 20s, sccond 10s. third ns. Five entries—A. B. Armour 1. W. 11. Elliott 2, I). Ballingall 3. Lady's hack, ridden by lady. First prize 20s, second IDs, third ss. Three entries—A. B. Armour (ridden by Miss Hall) 1, E. Docherty 2, T. 11. Connollv ,1.

Best dog-cart horse, lo be shown -in harness. First prize 20s, second 10s, third ss, Four entries—Murray. Roberts, and Co. 1, W. Kirkland 2, James Tisdall, sen., !!.

Pair buggy horses, lo be shown in harness, first prize 20s, second 10s. One entry—T. R. Connolly 1.

Best trouper's horse. First prize 20s, sccond 10s. Two entricy—W. Kirkland 1, E. Docherly Cob. not over 15 hand". First prize 'ins, second 10s. Three entries—G. Fisher 1, John Tisdall 2.

Ponies. 12 bauds or under. First prize 20s, sccond 10s. One entry-W. Moynihan 1. Ponies. 14 hands or under. First prize 20s, second 10s. One entry--.1 nines Hicks J. Spring-ca-rt horse, shown in harness. First nrize 20s. second 10s. Two entries—W. Blackic, jun., 1, W. Kirkland 2. Best dairyman's turnout. First prize 2<is. second 10s, lliird ss. Three entries—W. Blackic, jun,, 1, S, Spratl 2, ,T. Tisdall, jun.. ,1.

Draughts. Judges: Messrs T. LiKen (Oamstru) and J. Jauies (Herbert). Entire horse, three years or over. Three entries—D. M'i)onald's Ilereward Saxon 1, T. It. Connolly's iVorth Star 2, James Tisdall'a Hatfield 3. Colt or gelding, two years. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd: One entry—James Tisdnll 1. Brood mare, with,foal at loot. First prize 20s, second 10s. Six entries—B. H, Weston 1 Murray, Roberts, and Co. 2. ' Filly, three years. First prizo 20s, second 10s. Five entrios—James .Tisdall 1 and 2. Filfy, two years. First prize 20s, second 10s. Four entries—James Tisdr.ll 1, E. H. Weston 2. Filly, one year. First prize 20s, second 103. Five entries—James TiccM!, sen., 1 and 2, M. Moynihan li c, Eoul, colt or filly. First prize 10s, second ss. Five entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1 and 2. Dry mare, any age. First prizo 20s, second 10s. Four entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1, D. M'Donald 2. More with two of her progeny. First prizo 20s, second 10s, third ss. Four entries—James Tisdall, sen,, 1, 2, and 3.' Gelding, any age. First prir.e 20s, second 10s. Four entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1 and

Gelding, three years. First prizo 20s, second 10s. Three entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1 and

Gelding, two years. First prize 20s, second 10s. Threo entries—W. Kirkland 1, James Gilbert 2.

Pair marcs, any age. First nrize 20s, second 10s. Three entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1, R. H. Weston 2.

Pair geldings, any age. First prize 20s, second 10s, Two entries—James Tisdall sen,, 1, I!. 11. Weston 2.

Four-horse team most suitable for farm work. First prize GOs, spcond 10s. Three entries—James Tisdall, senr, 1, W. Kirkland

Three-horse team most suitable for farm work. First prize 20s, second 10s. Three entries—James Tisdall, sen., 1, W. Kirkland o

Chnmnion card for best draught horse—D. M'Donald.

Champion card for best marc—R. H. Weston, SHEEP: Judge: Mr J. Murray (Warepa).

Merino lam, four-tooth or ovor. First prize 15s, . second 7s Gd. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2.

Eair of merino ewes, four-tooth or over. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—Murray, Roberta, and Co. 1 and 2. Leicester Border rum, four-toot li or over. First prize 15a, second 7s Cd. Four entries— Murray, Roberts. and Co. 1 and 2. Leicester order ram, two-tooth. First prize 15s, . second 7s (id. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2.

Pair of Leicester Border ewes, four-tooth or over. First prize 15a, second 7s Gd. Two entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2.

Pair of Leicester Border ewes, two-tooth. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entriesMurray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Ono hallbred Leicester rani, four-tooth or over. First prize 15s, second 7s (id. Four entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2.

One liaifbrcd Leicester ram, two-icotli or over. First prize los, second 7s Gd. Four entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Romney ram, four-W.il or over. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. One entry—W. Bennett, sen., 1. Southdown ram, four-tooth or over. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Tliroo entries—John M'Lcan 1 and 2. Southdown ram, two-tooth or over. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—Jo!s M'Lean 1 and 2.

Five fat wethers. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Three entries—Murray, Roberts, anil Co, 1, William Kirkland 2. Five fat wethers, two-tootli, suitable for freezing, not exceeding lOO'.b weight. First prize 15s. second 7s Gd. Two entries—lV. Kirkland 1 and 2.

Five fat wethers, two-tooth, suitable for butchers. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—W. Kirkland 1 and 2.

Fivo fat maiden ewes. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd—AV Kirkland 1 and 2.

Five fat lambs for freezing. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Four entries—W. Kirkland 1 and

Five fat merino wethers. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—C. Dole 1 and 2. DOGS. Rough-haired collies. First prize 10s, second ss. Four entries—J. Pugh 1, E. Docherty 2. Smooth collies. First prize 10s, second ss. Ono entry—J. Pugli 1." Bearded collies. First prize 10s, second ss. Two entries—J. 13. Matheson. PIGS. Judges: Messrs A. M'Farlane and D, Wyllje. Yorkshire boar, any age. First prize 15s, second 7s 6d. Tluce entries—ll. H. AYcston 1, \\\ Kirkland 2. Yorkshire sow, any age. First prizo 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—W. Movnihau 1, 11. 11. Weston 2.

Berkshire boar, any age. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Two entries—W. Kirkland 1.

Berkshire sow, any age. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Four cutties—W. Kirkland 1, It. H. Weston 2 Sow and litter, not less than six, any breed, si;: weeks' old or under. First prize 2Us, second 10s. Four entries'—W. lloynihan 1, W. Kirkland 2, E. H. Wesloil 3.

Three porkers. First prize 15s, second 7s Gd. Three entries—R. H. Weston 1, Y\\ Kirkhud 2.

FARM PRODUCE. Judge: Mr D. Y/yllie. Bag wheat, 2001b, velvet ear. first prize ss, second 2s Gd. Three entries—"W. Blcxkic, jun., 1, J. Tisdnll, jun., 2.

Bug wheat, 2001b, any variety. First prize ss, second 2s Gd. First prize ss, second 2s Gd. Two entries—W. Kirklund I, AV. F. James 2. Four bushels barley. Chevalier. First prizo ss, second 2s Gd.—J. Tisdall, jun., 1.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Mr A. Macfarianc. Two pounds fresh butter. First prize 10s, second .is, Three entries—Miss E. Puyli 1, Mrs F. .Tames 2. "

'i'v.-o pcnurls powdered butter. First prize 10s, second ss. Three entries—Hiss E. Push 1, Mrs L. Stafford 2.

Ten pounds salt butler. First prize 10s, second sa. Two entries—Miss E. Pugh 1, Mrs L. Stafford 2.

Fancy butter. First prize 10s, second os, Two enlrics—Mrs F. James 1 and 2.

BREAD. Judge: Mr A. Macfnrlane. _ Home-made bread. First prize 10s, second ss. Eight entries—Mrs Ballingall 1 and 2, C. J. M'Lcan il.

Oaten cakes. First prize 10s, second ss. Ihree entries—lira G. Robertson 1 Mrs J. Robertson 2.

Girdle scones. First prizo 10s, second 5s Five entries-Mrs Ballingall 1, Miss C. Doro »' Oven scones. First prize 10s, second ss. Five onirics—Mrs C. Dorc 1, Mrs F. James 2. Fruit cuke, hot- more than 2!lt First prize 10s, second ss. Six entries—Mrs E. Walker 1 Mrs Bennett, sen., 2. ' Seed cnJ-.e, not more than 21b. First pri2c I°3 second ss. Seven entries-Mrs R. Walkf.' 1, Mrs !«. Jtunes 2. FIELD ROOTS . Judge: Mr D. Wy!!ie. Six mangolds, yellow globe. First prize 5s second 2s Gd. One cntry-R. 11. AVeston 1. ' Six turnips, green lop, yeHow Aberdeen. .Seven cmries-W. 1). Mason 1, W. Movnihan 2. oix turnips, purple top. Six cntfiw-W. ]) Aliipon 1, \Y. Bennett, sen., 2. Six turnips, Devonshire grcystone. One entry—W. Moynibnn 1. Six turnips, swedes-. First prize ss, second 2s Gd. ,Seven entries-John Keasl 1, W. Bennett, sen., 2, I'ourteen pounds potatoes, Derwents. First ? Ko, l a S? W ' Six cnlries-W. Bennc'tt 1, John Keast 2. Fourteen pounds poiatoos, Icidnevs. First prize 5s second 2s Gd. Two entries-W. Kirkmild 1. Mrs Brenssell 2. Fourteen pounds potatoes, any other variety. Mrs, prize ss, second 2s Gd. Six entries—J P, -■rant 1, John .Keast 2. Bk;I. .coltertion of potatoes. First prize «. second bo. One entry—J. B. Grant 1. ' POULTRY. »■ -i Mr E. Jleiilv. b Uifl Orpington cock. First prize 3s, second v {'ir i, rt-e Clltnes -W. Anderson 1, Mrs U. Walker 2. o ?, r . pin » lon llpu ' prize ss, second "VtL ' ! }!' cn pntlies !»■ Mason 1 and 2. black-Minorca, cock. I'irst prize ss, wscond -s Gd. Two cntries-W. Kirkhmd 1, Mrs L Stafford 2. o E 'f k Minorca hen. First prize ss, second -s Gd. Iwo enlrics—\v'. Kirkland ], Mrs L otniTord 2. White Leghorn cock. First prize. ss, second -s Gd. Three entries—M. Moynihan 1, Mr 3 "ugh, sen., 2. n Leghorn hen. First prize ss, second -3 Gd. Four entries—M. Movnihan 1 and 2. Brown Leghorn cock. First prize ss' second 2s Gd. Two onirics—W. Kirkland 1 and 2. Brown Leghorn hen. First prize ss, second -3 Gd. Two entries—W. Kirkland 1 and 2. Langshan cock. First prize ss, second ">3 Ml. Iv.-O cntrios—Mrs Stafford 1, Mrs C Dore 2. .v. Langshan __ hen. First prize ss, second 2s Gd. Two entries—Mrs C. Dore 1, Mrs Stafford 2. ,i Any variety ccck. First prize ss, second 2s Gd. Four entries—H. Beatlie 1 and 2. Any variety hen. First prizo ss, second 2s Gd. Three entries—H. Beattie 1 and 2. Turkeys, auv variety, bubbly and. hen. Seven entries—Mrs M'Lay 1, W. Moynihan 2. Ducks, any variety, duck and drake. First prize ss, second 2s Gd. Four entries—W, D, Mason 1, H. Brcnssell 2. ' Geese, any variety, gooEe and gander. Two entries—Mrs L. Stafford 1, Or. 'Robertson 2. JUMPING, Etc. Hunter, over three flights 3ft Gin hurdles* First prize'4os, second 20s. Threo entries— E. Docherly 1, M. Movnihan 2. High jump. First prize 30s, second 15s, third -OS. yTh'tee* entries—E. Dochcrty 1, M. : Uoynihau : aad E; Docherty 2.

Stockmen's race. First prizo 20s, second IBs, third 6s-E. Dochorty 1, G. Fisher 2, E. Dochertv 8.

Weight-guessing competition (sheep to be Killed and weighed on the ground). First prize 20s, second 10s. Weight 1121b—Miss Stewart (lioslyn), 1121b, 1; 1). Main 2.

ho day's proceedings, which were on the whole very successful, were wound up l)v tho annual hall, held in Webb's Hall. Huninel s orchestra played, and about 70 coup.es kept up the fun until an early hour on luestlay morning.